| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and mid-January. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in June, August, and January. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Four summer sessions of three weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
nursing, management, early childhood/elementary certification |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
agribusiness, chemistry, English teaching |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3.2 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
79% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
14:1 |
| Total faculty: |
239 men, 165 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
163 men, 90 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
76 men, 75 women |
| Graduation rate: |
61% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
required of some for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
yes |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
yes |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in aging, agricultural sciences, art therapy, business administration, coaching, digital media, engineering science, ethnic/women's studies, French, leadership studies, media studies, peace/social justice, philosophy, professional writing, and public service. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry, engineering, architecture, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical technology |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
yes |
| Cooperative education programs: |
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agriculture, health professions |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.), Focus on the Family Institute. Contemporary Music Program (Nashville). CCCU Best Semester. |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in England, Germany, and Uruguay. |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Associate's Degrees
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- Advertising/Public Relations
- Agribusiness
- Animal Health Profession Cooperative
- Animal Science
- Art
- Bible/Ministry
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Child/Family Services
- Communication Sciences/Disorders
- Computer Science
- Computer Science/Mathematics Teaching
- Convergence Journalism
- Digital Entertainment Technology
- Early Childhood/Elementary Certification
- Engineering
- English
- English Teaching
- Financial Management
- Global Studies
- Graphic Design/Advertising
- Health Professions
- History
- History Teaching
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- Kinesiology
- Life Sciences Teaching
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teaching
- Middle School Education/Mathematics
- Middle School Education/Social Studies
- Multimedia
- Music
- Music Teaching
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Physical Science Teaching
- Physics
- Physics/Mathematics Education
- Piano
- Political Science
- Political Science/Criminal Justice
- Pre-Professional Studies
- Psychology
- Social Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Spanish Teaching
- Special Education/Elementary Education
- Theatre
- Vocal Music
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Doctorates
- Ministry
- Nursing Practice
- Organizational Leadership
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Master's Degrees
- Accountancy
- Ancient/Oriental Christianity
- Business Administration
- Christian Ministries
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication
- Communication Sciences/Disorders
- Community Nutrition
- Conflict Resolution
- Corporate Communication
- Counseling Psychology
- Divinity
- English
- Global Service
- Health Care Administration
- Higher Education
- Information Technology Leadership
- Instructional Leadership
- Liberal Arts
- Marriage/Family Therapy
- Modern/American Christianity
- New Testament
- Occupational Therapy
- Old Testament
- Organizational Development
- Psychology
- School Psychology
- Social Work
- Teaching/Learning
- Theology
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- placement for CLEP subject
- placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- placement for relevant life experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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| Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options: |
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scores of 4 or higher required depending on test. |
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| Other credit/placement programs: |
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COMPASS (English and mathematics). |
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